Home Schooling

Home schooling gives you the power to instill values in your child that are important to you. As a parent who has decided to home school your child, you have a monopoly over your child's education and worldview. But as the old saying goes, to whom much is given, much is required.The tips below will help you meet the rigorous requirements that...

Statistics indicate that the number of parents opting to home school their kids is on the rise. That is not surprising, since there are many reports indicating that children who underwent home schooling performs a lot better than those who go to school in a traditional way.In the past, a majority of parents who home schooled their children did...

It is a huge decision to make with regards to having your child home schooled or not. Many parents with the way the world is have decided to remove their children from the traditional school setting and have them home schooled. These parents truly feel that the traditional school setting is far too dangerous for their child to be involved in....

Over the years many parents have become disillusioned with the traditional schooling methods and thought more about the possibilities of home schooling. I would go as far as saying that home schooling has never been more popular than it is today. This is mainly down to the parents concerns of the falling educational standards and the increase...

Multi-Age Home Schooling can be a much more expensive choice for the family than Public Schooling, as there are a lot of expenditures that need to be made.This hasn't stopped families to home school their children, realizing this way is a much more effective and flexible option. That being said, it doesn't mean that there aren't ways you can reduce...

More and more children are studying at home instead of going through the conventional school system. Sometimes circumstances make home schooling necessary. If you travel or move a lot as a family, it can be too much to transfer a child in and out of schools. Some children respond better to the individual attention. Others can't maintain a regular...

Home schooling can be a difficult decision. Many believe that home schooling can not prepare a child to deal with real life situations. By attending a public school, the child is more likely to be involved in school team sports, drama clubs, band activities, after school clubs, and be more socially interactive with others. Many of these activities...

If you find that your child is struggling in a public school and is becoming more downcast as time goes by then home schooling may be an option which you should look at. However, be prepared for a transition period after removing the child from the public school system before diving into 'full-time' home schooling.If your child is currently in...

So you are a Mom or Dad who is sold on the benefits, both present and future, of home schooling your child. You have weighed the options, the costs and the benefits and you have decided on a course of action. Because you believe in your heart that it is the best thing you can do, you have made the brave and commendable decision to home school...

We are living in a world of competency in this 2st century, there is such a software called a home schooling computer program for every parents that are home schooling their kids. It is a widely accepted tool for every home student.Some of the children finds that school environment is not conducive for learning. So by shifting to interesting lessons...

Home schooling has gained greatly in popularity over the years. Many parents feel the education system is not doing its job to educate their children. Some parents have decided to school their children themselves. This form of schooling takes place in the home and is structured in a similar manner to the regular school experience. I have noted...

The Montessori system of education is named after its creator, Dr. Maria Montessori who was a doctor, scientist, philosopher and anthropologist. She perceived that external influences do not just influence a young child's mine, they form it. Therefore the aim of the teacher is not to control or impart knowledge to a child, but to create an environment...

Deciding to home school your child is a wonderful decision and I hope it is not one you took lightly. As a former teacher, I am here to help you move forward in your decision. This three-part article will help you take the necessary steps in creating a learning environment where your child can fully develop at home. I truly believe you, as a parent,...

There's an interesting movement taking place across America these days.  While all over the world tensions are heating up over wars and saber rattling, while the collective economies worldwide are in shambles and while most of the rest of the world, it would seem, are on their Internet blogs, a small, but growing number of parents are beginning...

Most home schooling programs are fully comprehensive and provide everything you would need for your child's complete k-12 education. However, you should keep in mind that many experienced home schoolers do not stick to just one program. They pick and choose from what they believe are best of each of the various programs. I cover in greater detail...